Cybersecurity & Data Protection Lead – UAV Security & Anti-Spoofing (m/w/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich (DEU), Remote, Bochum (DEU), Lviv (UKR), Munich Hybrid, Different Hubs all over Europe, Berlin, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Warschau, Paris

Your mission

Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies to protect UAV systems from hacking, jamming, and GPS spoofing
Secure UAV communication channels using end-to-end encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection
Design and enforce secure boot, cryptographic signing, and firmware integrity checks
Implement AI-driven anomaly detection for real-time threat identification and mitigation
Ensure compliance with defense cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC, IEC 62443, DO-326A, MIL-STD-1553)
Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for UAV hardware and software
Lead incident response planning and develop fail-safe mechanisms against cyberattacks
Collaborate with RF security engineers to counter electronic warfare threats (jamming, spoofing, hijacking)

Your profile

5+ years experience in cybersecurity, embedded systems security, or electronic warfare defense
Expertise in secure embedded systems, cryptographic protocols, and real-time intrusion detection
Strong knowledge of secure communication (TLS, IPsec, AES-256, PQC) and RF security
Experience with secure firmware development, TPM, HSM, and anti-reverse engineering techniques
Familiarity with GPS spoofing countermeasures, software-defined radio (SDR), and RF jamming mitigation
Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Rust for security-critical applications

Nice to have

Experience with offensive cybersecurity (red teaming, penetration testing, ethical hacking)
Background in AI-powered cybersecurity threat modeling
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) for UAV swarm networks

Why us?

Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense!

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We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form. 

The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.

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About us

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!

What We Do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who We Are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bochum we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture—valuing the collaboration that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.

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